Geography and History of the World © 2010 Indiana Edition

Chapter 9: Cultural Geography of Latin America

Cultural Geography of Latin America

1
Native American groups that developed great civilizations with important cities and ceremonial centers in Latin America before the arrival of Europeans include all EXCEPT the __________.
A)Maya
B)Portuguese
C)Inca
D)Aztec
2
__________ is a dialect that blends European, African, and Native American languages.
A)K’iche’
B)Tupi-Guarani
C)Patois
D)Quechua
3
The area where most South Americans live is called the “populated rim,” which is __________.
A)the continent’s coastal edges
B)the pampas around Buenos Aires
C)the inland areas of the continent
D)Patagonia
4
When a large urban area dominates the country’s political, cultural, and economic affairs, it is called a __________.
A)suburb
B)megacity
C)capital
D)primate city
5
The ___________ used a quipu to kier financial & historical records.
A)Inca
B)Maya
C)Aztec
D)Tikal
6
The first Latin American country to gain its independence from colonial rule was __________.
A)Mexico
B)Venezuela
C)Argentina
D)Haiti
7
Royally appointed officials who governed in Spanish-ruled territories were called __________.
A)governors
B)caudillos
C)mayors
D)viceroys
8
__________ is the predominant religion in Latin America.
A)Protestantism
B)Judaism
C)Roman Catholicism
D)Syncretism
9
Native American art forms include all EXCEPT __________.
A)murals
B)weaving
C)samba
D)metalworking
10
One of the favorite sports among Latin Americans is fútbol, or __________.
A)baseball
B)soccer
C)jai alai
D)football
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